Ahead of the Eid-el-Fitr holidays, the American government has
warned its citizens in Nigeria to beware of terrorist attacks.
The U.S.
Mission in Nigeria issued the warning on Tuesday urging Americans to ‘take appropriate steps to enhance your personal security.’
The mission ‘advises that groups associated with
terrorist activity might be planning attacks against hotels in Lagos frequented
by international visitors, including those located on waterfronts, during the
Eid-al-Fitr holidays (5 and 6 July 2016),’ the statement reads.
‘The U.S. Mission in Nigeria reminds you to review your personal
security plans, remain aware of your surroundings, including local events, and
monitor local news stations for updates.
‘Be vigilant and take appropriate steps to enhance your personal
security.
It’s not the
first time the US would warn its citizens living outside America of such
attacks. Such warnings usually come ahead of festive seasons during which
terrorists may want to launch attacks as people let their guards down.
Nigeria’s
secret service issued a similar warning days ago of possible terrorist attacks
in the country.
The warnings
would be taken seriously as suspected terrorists recently attacked a spot near
Prophet Muhammed’s tomb in Medina, Saudi Arabia.
Terrorists
were also believed to be behind the recent attack at Turkey airport.
Americans and
Nigerians would do well to take their personal security seriously this season
and beyond.
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